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Early Childhood Development Dr. Belinda Hooper

JTCC Educators’ InstituteApril 4, 2014

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Early Childhood Development

Birth 5 years old

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The Early Years Matter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8U96Q_x3qE

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Why the Early Years Matter

• Birth• only 25% developed• BILLIONS of cells that are not yet connected• Three years old• approximately 1,000 TRILLION connections• Five years old• 90% developed

90% of brain development occurs BEFORE the child enters the Kindergarten door!

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Key to Brain Development

• Human interactions and relationships

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Did You Know?

• More than 11 million children under the age of 5 are in some type of child care arrangement every week

• 58% mothers with children under age 1 are in the workforce

• On average, children spend 36 hours/week in child care; about 1/3 are in multiple child care arrangements due to parent work schedules

• High quality child care leads to higher academic and cognitive achievement when children are

15 years old

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Early Care and Education Professionals

The number of preschool teachers in the U.S. is expected to increase 25%

between 2010 and 2020.Bureau of Labor Statistics

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JTCC Early Childhood Development Programshttp://www.jtcc.edu/academics/academic-programs/

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)•Early Childhood Development•Early Childhood Development, Teacher Assistant Specialization

Certificate•Child Care

Career Studies Certificate•Child Care Management•Early Childhood

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VCCS and Early Childhood Development

• Common Curriculum • Early Childhood Development • Associate of Applied Science Degree• Early Childhood• Career Studies Certificate

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Recruiting Future Early Care and Education Professionals

• Passion for nurturing and caring for children• Good oral and written communication skills • Desire to help children learn• Desire to increase own knowledge of child development, health and safety, and business operations• Self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality• Creative, organized, and committed• Ability to patiently interact with children and families

Remember…we’re recruiting brain builders!

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